From 1-12th December, Essential Cuisine will be running daily giveaways on their Instagram page, exclusively for chefs working in professional kitchens. Each day brings a new chance to win exclusive prizes, just follow a few simple steps to enter.

For every entry received, Essential Cuisine will donate 50p to Crisis at Christmas up to the value of £1,000. Crisis opens its doors to people experiencing homelessness, offering warmth, food, healthcare, and companionship during the festive season.

A spokesperson for Essential Cuisine said: “We know the festive season can be one of the busiest and most demanding times for chefs. That’s why we’re bringing back our annual giveaway to spread a little joy, offer some well-deserved treats, and celebrate the incredible work happening in kitchens across the UK.”

Steps to enter on Instagram:

• Like the Essential Cuisine 12 Days of Christmas advent calendar post.
• Tag a fellow chef in the comments, one tag equals one entry and you can enter as many times as you like.
• Make sure you’re following Essential Cuisine’s Instagram account.
• For a bonus entry, share the post to your own Instagram story.